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To: Lockbox

The pumped storage is a mechanism for using electricity generated at night and off peak hours to pump water up to a resevoir. During peak hours, the water can be released back to the river where the hydroelectric generators produce electricity.

Nuclear generators can’t be throttled so pumped storage along with a nuclear plant is an ideal solution.

A good example of success are the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, the Racoon Mountain Pumped Storage facility and the Nickajack Dam.


10 posted on 01/31/2023 5:29:04 AM PST by bert ( (KWE. NP. N.C. +12) Juneteenth is inequality day )
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To: bert

Except when the powers to be do not want nuclear power plants like say.... Germany.


15 posted on 01/31/2023 5:51:06 AM PST by Lockbox (politicians, they all seemed like game show hosts to me.... Sting)
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